A man is enjoying the auditions for the phenominally popular television show, "American Idol" and gives us his running commentary.
I have been a fan of this show ever since its inception ten years ago. Hard to believe that American Idol has been on long for as long as it has.
From the first champion (Kelly Clarkson from Burleson, Texas) to the current one (Scotty McCrary), this show has brought us superstars that may have never otherwise had a chance, but the judges saw something in them (as did everybody else). Even some non-winners have become popular (Kelly Pickler, Kimberly Caldwell, Mandisa, Chris Daughtry, David Archuleta, and many, many others).
They have proven that you don't have to be exceptionally pretty (or skinny) to make it. What made these potential superstars shine was their God-given talents. It was their talents that made them shine once the rough edges had been polished.
Then you have the train wrecks.
What I mean by this are those who think they can sing when they obviously cannot (William Hung immediately comes to mind). I personally don't know what some of these people are thinking when they show up for auditions. Some of the expressions on the judge's faces is a combination of surprise, unbelief, and disgust (or is it just gas buildup??).
The judges are brutal in their critiquing. They have to be. While Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul may no longer be in the picture, the newer judges (Keith Urban and Nikki Minaj) are no less arcerbic in their deliveries of their honest opinions.
Some of what they say to a promising, star-struck contestant can immediately reduce their dream to shambles. Contestants have been known to cry, yell, scream, and even curse loudly at the judges before they angrily stalk off in a huff. The judges don't care; after all, they are looking for THE next superstar. It is, after all, called American Idol, NOT America's Train Wreck.
I have enjoyed the ride for the past ten years and if this year is any indication, it looks like it may be another banner year for this wildly popular show. One never knows what will happen, either with the judges themselves or the contestants; it's anybody's guess. I am looking forward to another great season and you can bet that I (and millions of others) will be eagerly tuned in to see what will happen next.
I loved the first season. The rest, not so much. Don't know why anyone would audition if they can't sing ... know *I* wouldn't. Train wreck? Nope: a full scale DERAILMENT. LOLOL Well done, Karen.
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